So, as I examine the new little Cole 23 floater more, my first inspection of the goose neck was a bit quick. and I noticed it is very worn.
The boom itself is also in average condition, so mixed mind whether to replace boom complete, or just find fittings for Gooseneck.
Anyone know where to find these parts? Closest I've found it Keeleymarine, however thats only for boom section, and alum end fitting, and their not the same cross section.
Current setup has a fixed foot main, the main needs either repair, or a new main, so wondering if I change to a loose foot main, and whether these would change the loads on current boom, hence, do I replace the boom or not?
Trying not to over capitalise on this one...so looking for a economic solution.
Anyone know where to buy these fittings, or best place to look at new Booms, & Fittings around Sydney. Boom is tiny, only around 2.8mtr
Why not just get it repaired.
You could easily have the plug section re sleeved and a new shaft made to suit.
Select to expand quoteJolene said..
Why not just get it repaired.
You could easily have the plug section re sleeved and a new shaft made to suit.
Unfortunately, due to Oz labour rates, it's likely cheaper to buy a new one than repair. No matter what material you sleeve in, it will be different material and start galvanic reaction, and not last long.
Shaft would be pain to manufacture especially if you can buy one
If you have no luck and not already done so give Carl a ring at Keeley he is pretty resourceful.
You need a pensioner with a lathe. I would drill out the plug and turn up a sleeve in black nylon.
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You need a pensioner with a lathe. I would drill out the plug and turn up a sleeve in black nylon.
Good thinking, and I bet with a bit of googling you could find somewhere dealing with engineering plastics that would have a nylon or other suitable bushing to suit.
Hiya Cabron,
These guys have HDPE and nylon rods from 18mm to 500mm OD.
www.allplastics.com.au/engineering-plastics/polyethylene/hdpe
You might get an offcut from them if you ask nicely.
Or if you can take accurate measurements, send em to me and I'll draw it and send you an 'stl file. Then you can send it to allplastics, or anyone else for that matter, and just get it 3d printed in nylon or hdpe or (insert fav plastic here) .
Select to expand quoteCabron said..
So, as I examine the new little Cole 23 floater more, my first inspection of the goose neck was a bit quick. and I noticed it is very worn.
The boom itself is also in average condition, so mixed mind whether to replace boom complete, or just find fittings for Gooseneck.
Try www.rileyfittings.com/goosenecks
If you can't get something off the shelf maybe you can use part of one to fix yours. Another option would be to change the sliding gooseneck to fixed band one.
But the worn one is probably good for another decade or more so wouldn't stress about it, measure it and then put it back and sail your boat while looking for replacement parts or a second hand replacement boom because a new one would probably double your Cole's value. 
Drill it out and make a larger pin to fit.
No need for a bush.
Can be done at home with a drill, bits.
Stainless rod, grinder,
You would need to buy a drill bit to suit, but I would head down to the local man shed first as Ramona suggested.
nswmensshed.org/
mensshed.org/find-a-shed/
gary
There are several solutions to the problem and none of them involve chasing up replacement parts. The turning up a sleeve in black nylon is the easiest and what I have done on Ramona. I've got plenty of bearing plastics on the shelf. Another way is to clean up the aluminium boom plug and weld the hole closed. Grind the face flat and re drill the pin hole. This is easy and fairly quick and will look original. Splatter weld with a mig welder or get someone to tig weld the hole. You just need the right friends.
clean up the aluminium boom plug and weld the hole closed.
Took another look at that.
I thought it was bronze like the gooseneck.
That is why i said that a bush was not needed.
Wrong again!
Give my suggestion a miss!
gary
keeleymarine.com.au
Try his mob in Melbourne, they have a really large range of trailer sailer parts that may well suit your needs.
Cheers Scott
Select to expand quoteCabron said..Jolene said..
Why not just get it repaired.
You could easily have the plug section re sleeved and a new shaft made to suit.
Unfortunately, due to Oz labour rates, it's likely cheaper to buy a new one than repair. No matter what material you sleeve in, it will be different material and start galvanic reaction, and not last long.
Shaft would be pain to manufacture especially if you can buy one
If you get stuck send it to me and I will rebuild it for you.
